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1000 Art Sites.com
1000ArtSites.com is an art-related website index, add your link here for free
id: 3316
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10000 Paintings on the Web
Directory of paintings.
id: 1690
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2Move ? Exhibition on Migratory Aesthetics
International art project co-produced by the Culture and Education Council of the Region of Murcia, Spain, and the Zuiderzeemuseum from Enkhuizen, Holland.
id: 2830
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A Better Directory Art Links
Free link exchange for art sites
id: 3322
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A Miniature Sculpture Art Studio by Dmitry D. Emelyanov , LTD .
Miniature Sculpture of many materials - rare and other wood, Mastodon tusk ( bone of relic Elephant - lived more than 14000 years back), ceramic, metal, etc. . Handworks. The Micro-Tools for miniature sculpture of many materials ( hand- tools). Video and CD.
id: 1693
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An international directory of arts and culture webpages.
An international directory of high-quality visual arts, performing arts and literature web sites.
id: 1698
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Antique Maps & Antique Prints
Art Emporium supplies antique maps, antique prints and decorator art to collectors. Only the highest quality antique maps and prints are guaranteed.
id: 3237
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Antiques Antwerp
A guide for the world of antiques in Antwerp, Belgium.
id: 1695
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Art Actueel
Art Actueel is een startpagina voor de kunstliefhebber. Met een virtuele galerie waar kunstenaars hun werk kunnen laten zien met een biografie en een link naar hun persoonlijke website Tevens vindt u hier een overzicht van de gevestigde galeries in Nederland.Ook zijn er een groot aantal kunstlinks te vinden over de meest uiteenlopende zaken
id: 1051
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Art and Artists Links from Dropbears.com
Lists artists, public and commercial galleries, art organisations and much more.
id: 1696
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Art Channel
World Wide Network featuring Artists, Galleries, Museums, Channels & Resources.
id: 1700
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art history (argomenti storia arte)
art history by association of Rome (Italy)
id: 1871
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Art Link Central
Add your site to artlinkcentral for free
id: 3311
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Art Montana
Art Montana: A comprehensive directory of Montana artists, galleries, museum, and resources
id: 1702
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Art Supply Search
Search multiple online art supply stores for acrylics, airbrush equipment, brushes, canvas, easels, linen, oils, paper, pastels, projectors, watercolors and other art studio supplies.
id: 3271
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ArtBitz Stock Illustration & Design
ArtBitz is affordable graphic design stock for graphics pros. Stock images, design elements & stock illustration on a budget!
id: 1704
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ArtGuide Northwest
The only comprehensive guide to the visual arts in Washington. 400 galleries, antique dealers and museums on line.
id: 1701
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Artists - Protect your hands from solvents, paints and other chemicals.
Chimal Skin Shield can protect your skin from the chemicals and environmental effects that can cause skin irritations like Contact Dermatitis and Latex Allergies. Get relief from your skin condition SOON?
id: 1708
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Artists of the Leningrad School
Painting of the famous russian artists from the Leningrad School (1920-1990): Alberti, Ovchinnikov, Kotiantz, Russov, Timkov, Afonina, Chekalov, Maevsky, Kalaskin, Chuprun, Osipov, Lubimov, Vovkushevsky, Monakhova, Rumiantceva and others. Some works is available for sale.
id: 1707
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The world's definitive source for art market information. Home pages for top international artists, galleries, artfairs. Also ArtNet Magazine and information on powerful tools for resesarch and analysis of artworks and the art market: Auctions On Line, Galleries On Line, Artists On Line, and other ArtNet services.
id: 1709
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ArtScene - Art, Museum, Painting
The Guide to Art Galleries and Museums in Southern California.
id: 1712
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Get in touch with your creative side by browsing ArtSearch, "The place on the net to search for Arts and Crafts." This site gathers links to artists and exhibitions on the Internet, and allows users to search for media, subjects, and artists. Searchers may query across all categories of arts and crafts, or narrow their search to fine arts, fine crafts, folk arts, country crafts, or art resources.
id: 1713
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Reviews of exhibitions and other resources from New York City
id: 1714
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Links for Art Education, Creativity, Artists, Museums, Special Education, Educational Technology
id: 1715
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The American Council for the Arts' online information dissemination service.
id: 1716
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ArtsyStuff - Premium Art Web Portal!
View over 550 pieces of art from Famous Name Artists of our time like Matisse, Picasso & more. ArtsyStuff is a noncommercial portal for educational purposes, such as teaching, scholarship, research, criticism, commentary, and news reporting. We feature & review the most challenging international art of our time. We also have a growing database of art from New Artists & a growing link list to other great art communities.
id: 1718
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A portal to discover the arts online and enhance contemporary art on market
id: 1840
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Atget Photography Directory
Fine art and photography links to museums, galleries, photographers, digital artists and cultural art theme. Includes a submit links and site information.
id: 2378
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Budget Art Materials
Specializing in Non-Toxic Art Supplies. A serious art college supply store for the student or professional fine artist. Pre-packaged and customized non-toxic oil painting and drawing kits, printmaking presses, potter's wheels PLUS incredible prices and great service! We care about your art materials!
id: 1722
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Can Stock Photo
Can Stock Photo offers professional royalty free stock photography at affordable prices. The site's high-quality images start at $1, and a generous license agreement gives users the flexibility they need. Whether you need an image for advertising, presentations, brochures or just decoration, Can Stock Photo has you covered with its database of more than 1 million images! The site offers free weekly downloads with thousands of new images added every week.
id: 3247
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Center of Documentation and Advanced Studies of Contemporary Art (CENDEAC) of the Region of Murcia. Lectures, seminars, courses, news and all kind of activities related to the latest international contemporary art tendencies.
id: 2640
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Chinese ink Painting Hong Kong
Learn Chinese art and calligraphy in Hong Kong.
id: 3459
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Churchs and Cathedrals in Russian Art of 1950-1990s
Views of ancient Churchs and Cathedrals in russian paintings of 1950-1990s. Featured artists: Teterin, Sorokin, Ovchinnikov, Osipov, Semionov, Bazhenov, Kozell, Galakhov, Eriomin, Kaneev, Kozlovskaya and other painters from the Leningrad School.
id: 1812
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Colorize Your Black and White Photographs
Colorize you black and white images with this easy to use yet powerful software
id: 1724
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crafts practitioners
anton veenstra, tapestry weaver extraordinaire,a virtual exhibition of images of the slovene diaspora in australia.
id: 1726
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Dutch Culture Archive: news, exhibitions, manifestations, etc.
id: 1728
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Current database of Rosemary McKittrick's articles on Art, Antiques & Collectibles
LiveAuctionTalk.com spotlights treasures through the lens of the auction camera. www.LiveAuctionTalk.com is one of the largest ?Live? auction information databases on the Internet.
id: 2344
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Cut & Paste - A History Of Photomontage
A short history of the art of photomontage covering the artists of the 1920s, 1980s and present day
id: 1729
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De sitebuilder voor de kunstenaar
Kunstenaars (schilders, fotografen, beeldhouwers) exposeren hun schilderijen, foto?s en sculpturen in hun eigen virtuele kunstgalerij. Met de sitebuilder is het mogelijk hun eigen kunstgallerij volledig zelf te beheren.
id: 2909
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Directory International Arts Montmartre Paris French
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the International Directory of Arts website. If you wish, you may add your link to this new website. Text and banner ads will be accepted. Please link to our site as well. If you encounter any problems, please email me the text and / or banner ad. I will be happy to add them to the International Directory of Arts. We look forward to hearing from you.
id: 3377
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Display Pedestals for Museums and Galleries
Manufacturer of Display Pedestals to exhibit artwork and sculptures in galleries or museums. Quality pedestals - factory price - fast delivery
id: 3742
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Dramatic Monologue
This site contains information and articles about Types of Monologue, definition of Dramatic Structure and drama.
id: 3259
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Drill ship photo
We are the one stop source for best & wide collections of drill ship photos online. Buy online now!
id: 3006
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Erotic World Art
EWA presents a collection of impressionistic erotic art celebrating human sexuality
id: 2638
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Fine Art Locating Service
Locate Fine Art on or off the Internet by completing an inquiry form.
id: 1730
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Fluxus Heidelberg Center
The Fluxus Heidelberg Center site is the place where all Fluxus activities of the artist-duo Fluxus Heidelberg (Litsa Spathi and Ruud Janssen) are documented. It includes interviews with Fluxus-artists, photos of performances, historic facts, full documentation of all performances by Fluxus Heidelberg, Fluxus Poetry by Litsa Spathi, an overview of all publications by the Center and by other Fluxus related artists. You will find information about how to contact them, links to other sites that are interesting for you and a sitemap.
id: 1731
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Folk Art Kits-Tole Supplies
Decorative painting and tole painting supplies and resource. Features over 30 artists.
id: 1732
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Fotosearch Stock Photography
Fotosearch.com helps you find the perfect photo, fast! You can search more than 50 publishers of stock photography instantly at one website, to save valuable time searching for stock photos. Both royalty-free and rights-managed images are available for immediate download. Publishers include Corbis, Getty, Comstock, Eyewire, Digital Vision, and many more.
id: 1733
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Found Object Sculpture by Rene Hinds
Found Object Sculpture, both whimsical and functional, created from the debris of American culture.
id: 1734
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Meer dan 200 Nederlandse Galerieen Hun website en vele discussies over kunst (ook genadeloos) Zie de Rode Rubrieken
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If you build it, there's a chance you might meet her. Actress / comedian Kristen Schaal wants you to show her how beautiful Minecraft on the Xperia Play can be. In exchange, you might just get to find out how adorable she is up close.
And suddenly I wish I had an Xperia Play.
The face of Xperia Play gaming (and voice of Trixie the dinosaur from Toy Story 3) is looking for a few good Minecrafters to design her something special using the mobile version of the indie sensation. Submit a video of your offering to her via the Build for Kristen Facebook page, and you could walk away with a trip to New York, where she'll be lying in wait, eyes glowing red with adorable evil.
"I've always had a soft spot for gamers, so the chance to do something with Xperia Play gamers, and Minecraft gamers in particular, was something that I was totally into," said Kristen Schaal, comedian and Minecraft newbie. "Plus, I am looking forward to having the world's largest collection of giant, pixelated buildings."
A representative for Minecraft developer Mojang will take part in the judging process to make sure Kristen doesn't just award the grand prize to someone making a giant picture of her face out of diamonds.
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Bhubaneswar: Twelve Maoists, including five women, surrendered in Odisha Friday, police said.
The rebels, aged between 22-26, surrendered in Malkangiri town, 620 km from Bhubaneswar, District Superintendent of Police Akhileswar Singh told IANS.
The surrendered Maoists claimed that older rebels were harassing them and using them as shields during encounters with security forces.
Six of the 12 Maoists were involved in various crimes including killings, landmine blasts, destruction of government buildings and arson, police said.
The others were militia committee members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist and involved in putting up posters, organising meetings and supplying food and other supplies to the rebels, police said.
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Date: September 4, 2020
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The Pastoral Ministry degree trains you for church leadership in today's world through academic and applied courses. Our faculty teaches biblical principles, concepts, and models for the preparation of ordained or lay ministry. You will develop lifelong relationships with others in a diverse cultural and denominational setting. In addition, you will gain insight through our year-long church internship program for hands-on ministry experience in handling day-to-day problems in church ministries.
Academic and Applied
Strong evangelical theological studies combined with practical ministry experience.
You will complete core academic courses as well as practical ministry training, such as on family life ministries, how to plan a worship service, how to write sermons, and how to preach the gospel effectively. Furthermore, you will undergo an applied one-year church internship to practice church leadership principles and responsibilities in a congregational church setting.
Cultural Relevance
Training church leaders to engage in today's culture with the Gospel.
At Tyndale, you will have the skills and abilities necessary to tackle cultural challenges and generational conflicts of today. Our faculty tailors and teaches culturally-relevant courses, such as Urban Ministry, Pastoral Counselling in an Ethnic Church, Pastoring the Chinese Church, Gospel, Church and Culture, and Leading Through Conflict and Change. There are few other Christian education communities that are as culturally competent and diverse as Tyndale.
Multi-denominational and Intercultural
Equipping you for ministry in today's world by studying in a diverse cultural and denominational Christian environment.
Tyndale goes beyond denominational beliefs by bringing together all evangelical Christians into one community. Our student body represents over 40 different denominations and 30 ethnic groups. Students learn best when students learn from each other, and Tyndale provides a Christian learning experience for you to do so.
If you are interested in Pastoral Ministry with a focus on exploring what the future church will be, then visit M.Div Church In The City.
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The *Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine* has scheduled an article for publication in a future issue: "Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Urban Youth."
The authors are Erica M.S. Sibinga, Deanna Kerrigan, Miriam Stewart, Kelly Johnson, Trish Magyari, & Jonathan M. Ellen.
Here's how the article begins:
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Many urban youth in the United States experience inevitable and unremitting stresses, including poverty, failing educational systems, and exposure to community and interpersonal violence. In light of negative physical and psychologic effects of prolonged exposure to stress, such as hypertension, obesity, anxiety, aggression, and depression,1-6 we are interested in identifying effective approaches to reduce stress and/or ameliorate the effects of stress for urban youth.
Studies of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programs in adult populations have shown decreased stress, as well as improvements in psychologic and physical outcomes.7,8 MBSR is a structured 8-week program of instruction, designed to enhance participants' mindfulness, or present-focused awareness. Research in adult patients with chronic pain,9 cancer,10-13 anxiety and depression,14 and in heterogeneous clinical populations15-19 have shown benefit in health-related quality of life, alleviation of physical symptoms, and decreased psychologic distress. Roth's research describes benefits of MBSR for low-income urban populations, with improvements in medical and psychologic outcomes, as well as decreased health care utilization.18-20 Additionally, MBSR programs for healthy adults have shown enhanced immune response and decreased mood disturbance.21,22
Despite decades of research in adults, the literature of MBSR for children and youth is now beginning to emerge. A few small and multimodal studies in children and youth describe benefits of mindfulness instruction, including increased well-being, decreased anxiety and worry, and decreased reactivity.23-29 Work by Bogels30 in schools and Biegel31 with psychiatric outpatients have also shown acceptability and suggest improvements in mental health, somatization, and general well-being. We have previously published results of a pilot study in which we demonstrated the acceptability of MBSR for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected urban youth, defined as session attendance, perceived positive impact, and enthusiasm for participation in the group. Five (5) of 7 (71%) session attendees completed the MBSR program and reported benefits related to improved attitude, decreased reactivity, improved behavior, importance of self-care, and importance of involvement in the MBSR group.32 The goal of the study reported here was to investigate further the potential domains of effect of the existing MBSR program,33 for underserved urban youth, using both qualitative and quantitative measures to enrich our understanding of the program's effect in this population.
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Our mixed-method exploration of the MBSR program for urban youth allowed us to identify specific domains that might have been affected by MBSR participation. The quantitative survey data show significant reductions from baseline in hostility, general discomfort, and emotional discomfort. The qualitative data show perceived improvements in interpersonal relationships (including less engagement in conflict), school achievement, physical health, and reduced stress. We believe these different types of data are both consistent and complementary, as the reductions in psychologic symptoms and improved well-being could both contribute to and result from the improvements articulated in the qualitative data.
The reduction in hostility seen in our MBSR participants is consistent with reports of decreased anger in a small number of adult studies.12,18 We did not find statistically significant decreases in other psychologic domains often described with MBSR for adults, such as depression. This may be related to the adolescent-specific expression of anger and hostility as a predominant feature of depressive symptomatology, as opposed to melancholic symptoms commonly associated with adult depression.42 Additionally, our data suggest that MBSR may have beneficial effects on health-related behaviors, with participants describing a variety of healthier behaviors, such as increased physical activity, healthier eating, improved sleep hygiene, and improved HIV medication adherence.
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Here's how the article ends: "These data suggest that MBSR may be beneficial for urban youth in a number of salient domains, including hostility, general and emotional discomfort, as well as interpersonal relationships, school achievement, and physical health. Future randomized controlled studies of MBSR to test its efficacy should explore outcomes related to these domains."
The author note provides the following contact information:
Erica M.S. Sibinga, MD, MHS Center for Child and Community Health Research Suite 4200, Mason F Lord Building, Center Tower 5200 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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The 12th ranked Demon softball team was on the road taking on Fort Madison a place that has presented problems for Washington in the last five seasons. The Demons had early opportunities loading the bases in the first and getting runners at first and second in the second inning but Washington couldn't get a run in. The Bloodhounds struck first in the bottom of the second when Amanda Houston reached on an error and on a bunt went through second to third and was able to score on an errant throw to third. In the top of the fifth Lucy Libe led off with a hit Sammy Ellingson and Caitlin Fishback walked to load the bases with no outs. Lauren Vittetoe hit a little come backer to the pitcher that was bobbled allowing a run to score. Then later with two outs and runners at second and third on a wild pitch and an errant toss to the pitcher covering the plate led to two Demon runs. The Demons would win 3-1. Greta Smeins pitching gave up four hits struck out seven and didn't walk anyone. Washington had nine hits in the game.
In game two Demon Head Coach Angie Shrader says Fort Madison was just able to get more hits than they did in the first. Fort Madison scored five runs in the first off of six hits. They would win 11-1 in five. So Washington is now 7-3 in the conference while the Bloodhounds are 6-2 and still need to play a doubleheader with Keokuk to complete their first trip through the conference. The Demons will play tonight at Lone Tree. This was supposed to be a doubleheader but Lone Tree is going to make up a conference game this afternoon so tonight's game will just be one varsity game at 7.


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We have some very exciting and exclusive news about Digsby, the popular multi-protocol IM client is about to announce a major update later today to the Digsby client, this update will include several enhancements and includes the culmination of three months of development efforts.
The new features that will be rolled out in this new version includes several exciting changes including several performance enhancements and CPU usage reduction by about 50%.
In addition to this you can also lookup and search your buddies in your buddy list as well as on the web.
Another new feature is the ability to set invisible status for GTalk, which is not yet available in the basic GTalk client.
Disgby New Features Overview
- Performance: Performance optimization from the ground up, reducing overall CPU usage by about 50%
- Buddy List Search: Press Ctrl+F to easily search your buddy list or the web
- Emoticons: Added four new emoticon packs to choose from
- File Transfers: Improved the reliability of AIM, ICQ, and MSN file transfers
- Conversations: Added an option for new IM windows to start hidden and blink the tray icon instead of popping up a window
- New Infobox: The infobox now uses the same user interface control as the IM window (WebKit), making it much faster and more versatile
- MySpace: Added support for setting status on MySpace
- Google Talk: Added support for the Invisible status on Gtalk
- And More: Over 100 other bug fixes and enhancements!
Here are some exclusive screen shots of the new application.
More screenshots coming soon.
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With so many computers around the house and not really enough things to do with them, you'd think I would make a point of not bringing home another leftover piece of junk.
Unless it's something I can use as parts, or to improve upon the machines I already have.
That's what I thought I was doing when I found a Fujitsu NU/13D, a rather banged-up 133Mhz Pentium machine with 64Mb of memory in it, a CDROM but no hard drive.
Ideally, the plan was to scalp whatever was usable — memory and CDROM — and use it in my own Fujitsu Pentium. Alas, it was not to be … in part.
The machine came out of a junk bin in a recycling shop, and some wag had already scooped the memory out of it, or it never had any additional memory to start with. Bummer.
So the CDROM was the only viable transplant, and I say that not having torn apart the machine yet to see if the remaining 32Mb reported by the BIOS is removable. The last Fujitsu-series Pentium I tore apart had the memory fused to the motherboard.
Interestingly, the CDROM is accessible from the operating system and BIOS, but the option to boot from it doesn't seem to work. It's possible that it is not completely compatible; the machine is actually a full year older than the one I type on now.
And oddly, it is not an unattractive computer. It's rough around the edges and needed a vigorous cleaning, but all the parts appear to work and the screen is in good shape. It's a tiny bit bigger than the one I have now, too.
But the guts are not appealing to me — it also has a dreaded Trident video card — and since the Mebius has USB ports, this new machine is not likely to take over any time soon.
Ironically, I can boot to something like the final release of Damn Small Linux, get a full screen, full color, full resolution desktop, connect to the wireless network with a leftover orinoco/agere wireless card, and all that without a hard drive … and the battery will last an hour and a half.
Too bad that battery is not compatible with the machine I use now though. It will insert, but it can't draw power off it, and I see where the "model number" on the battery is different. Probably different connections. Oh well.
I also found a rather quaint Corega WLCB54GL2 PCMCIA wireless card, and it apparently is working … sort of. It's RT61-driven, and it's been a really, really long time since I fought with an RT61 card.
I can see where the drivers are available in the kernel, but for some reason my kernels can never find the firmware need to run the things. Technically it works (I can get online and surf in Arch Linux) just not when I try to do it myself.
The last thing I noticed was a creepy looking laptop of some sorts: something called a PCsel L7 Avie, if I remember the name right. The screen was minuscule and the size of the thing was suspicious in its smallness.
So I might have been looking at a true antique — maybe a 386 or even 286. I'm sorry to say I didn't have enough money to take home both that and the Fujitsu, so I left it there.
Of course if I go back now, it'll be gone. In the wild, wild world of leftover computer junk, you can't pause to think things over. You gotta move quick. … 🙄


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Campus Reform, a project of the Leadership Institute, is Americas leading site for college news.
As a conservative watchdog to the nations higher education system, Campus Reform exposes liberal bias and abuse on the nations college campuses.
Our team of professional journalists works alongside student activists and student journalists to report on the conduct and misconduct of campus administrators, faculty, and students. Campus Reform holds itself to rigorous journalism standards and strives to present each story with accuracy, objectivity, and public accountability.
Cabot Phillips is the Editor-In-Chief for Campus Reform. Prior to joining Campus Reform he spent time working on numerous campaigns—most recently as the Digital Grassroots Director for Marco Rubio's Presidential bid. Phillips is also a YouTube Partner, creating and starring in numerous videos which have amassed over 70 million views across varying online platforms. In 2016, Phillips was named to Red Alert Politics "30 Under 30" list of the nation's most influential young conservatives.
Jon Street is a news editor for Campus Reform. Six years ago, Jon cut his reporting teeth fresh out of college as an intern at Media Research Center's CNSNews.com, where he interviewed multiple members of Congress and former presidential candidates. From there, he went on to complete a stint at Watchdog.org, where his exclusive, investigative work was picked up or cited by the New York Times, Washington Post, Fox News, National Review, and the Drudge Report, among others. More recently, Jon spent three years as an assistant editor at TheBlaze.com. In his free time, Jon enjoys trying new coffeehouses around the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and traveling back to his home state of Missouri to spend time with his family.
Hannah-Catherine Smith is the Correspondent Director at Campus Reform. She is responsible for the recruitment, training, and management of Campus Reform's student journalists. After joining the Leadership Institute in 2018 as the Communications Training and Studios Coordinator, Hannah-Catherine coordinated communications trainings for over a thousand conservative and liberty-minded attendees. She has also personally trained hundreds of activists to successfully navigate today's media landscape. Before joining the Leadership Institute, Hannah-Catherine worked as a television news reporter in the D.C. metropolitan area at WDVM-TV covering everything from the Virginia gubernatorial elections to human interest pieces as a one-woman-band. Hannah-Catherine has a BA in Communication Studies from Furman University and is currently pursuing her MA in Communication at Johns Hopkins University.
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US: Deputy SecDef could earn $500K lobbying Pentagon
The man nominated to be the Pentagon's second-in-command could make at least a half-million dollars next month with vested stock he earned as a lobbyist for military contractor Raytheon.
William J. Lynn has said he will sell his Raytheon stock. Lynn was tapped to be deputy defense secretary despite an Obama administration order against "revolving door" lobbyists who become public officials.
Financial disclosure documents obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press show Lynn owns Raytheon "incentive" stock valued between $500,001 and $1 million. That stock is set to vest in February, the documents show.
Additionally, Lynn owns Raytheon "unvested restricted stock" valued between $250,001 and $500,000, the documents show.
As a Raytheon lobbyist, Lynn worked on matters with far reach across the Pentagon, including contracting policy, the military's use of space, missile defense, munitions and artillery, sensors and radars, and advanced technology programs.
Raytheon is one of the military's top contractors, with $18.3 billion in U.S. government business in 2007.
The documents show Raytheon also gave Lynn a 2008 cash bonus of between $100,001 and $250,000 to be paid in March of this year. Lynn received a salary of $369,615 last year as a senior vice president at Raytheon, where he began working in August 2002.
Initially, Senate Democrats and Republicans alike balked at Lynn's nomination, citing concerns about a potential conflict of interest in running the massive department he lobbied for six years.
Shortly after taking office, President Barack Obama issued ethics requirements prohibiting individuals from working for government agencies they have lobbied in the past two years.
But last week, the Obama administration gave the Senate Armed Services Committee a waiver exempting Lynn from two specific sections: a two-year prohibition on employees from participating in decisions related to their former employers and a more specific section banning individuals from taking jobs in the agencies they recently lobbied.
Instead, Lynn's dealings at the Defense Department will be subject to ethics reviews for one year.
The exemption appeared to satisfy Senate Armed Services Chairman Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., who said he would support Lynn's nomination. However, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the top Republican on the panel, signaled he would wait before backing Lynn, saying he was disappointed that a recently employed lobbyist had been nominated to the No. 2 position at the Pentagon.
Lynn's nomination is expected to move forward.
Testifying before the Senate panel Tuesday, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said stringent ethics rules are a major reason it is difficult to fill top posts at the Pentagon.
Gates said he understands the impulse to apply the most rigorous ethics scrutiny, but added it was time to ensure we are not "cutting off our nose to spite our face."
Gates sought Lynn as his deputy and did not want him to have to recuse himself outright from all decisions involving Raytheon because it would severely limit his ability to do his job.
Lynn also served as a board member of the Center for New American Security, a Washington think tank, and the Electronic Industries Alliance, a trade association for high-tech firms and manufacturers.
Meanwhile, financial disclosures for another top Pentagon pick also shows ties to military contractors.
Michele Flournoy, Obama's nominee for the Pentagon's No. 3 job, undersecretary of defense for policy, is partner with her husband in a consulting firm whose clients include major defense contractors Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems North America, her financial disclosure report shows. She said the firm will be dormant during her time at the Pentagon.
Flournoy disclosed receiving $60,000 in consulting fees from the firm, AVA Partners, and a salary of $254,820 from her role as president and co-founder of the Center for a New American Security.
Jeh Johnson, nominated to be the Pentagon's top lawyer, owns stock valued at $1,001 to $15,000 in a number of defense contractors, including Alliant Techsystems, Lockheed Martin, L3 Communications and General Electric, according to his disclosure report.
The documents also show Johnson will be giving up a seven-figure salary as a private-sector attorney. He earned just over $2.6 million as a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison, an international law firm.
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It seems agreed upon that one or more representatives from Lvov traveled to either investigate, visit or out Shabtai Tzvi in 1666 when he was still claiming to be the mashi'ach. Immediately following this meeting he [at least nominally] converted to Islam. It also seems accepted that the visitors had some relationship to the Ta"z, who was the av bes din at the time.
Encyclopedia Judaica has at least three conflicting stories of the nature and events of this meeting written by three different authors - one of whom (Abraham David) cites the work of another (Gershon Scholem) as a source. And I've heard yet other versions elsewhere.
What really happened? Who was sent from Lvov? What was their mission? What happened at the meeting in Gallipoli?


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Brand name: Ziagen
Generic name: abacavir sulfate (abacavir), or ABC
Class: Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor(nucleotide, NtRTI, or nuke)
Manufacturer: ViiV Healthcare, www.viivhealthcare.com, (877) 844-8872
AWP: $670.37/month, $161.78 for 240 mL solution (20 mg/mL)
Standard Dose: Two 300 mg tablets once a day (or one 300 mg tablet twice a day), with or without food, with no dietary restrictions; scored tablets available for children. A strawberry/banana flavored liquid is available (20 mg/mL). Ziagen (abacavir) can be used in children as young as 3 months old. Take missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is closer to the time of your next dose. Do not double up on your next dose. Dose does not need to be adjusted for people with kidney impairment.
Potential side effects and toxicity: Approximately 5-8% of people who took abacavir experienced hypersensitivity reaction (HSR, an allergic-like reaction). A simple and inexpensive blood test for HLA-B*5701 (a genetic marker) can identify patients at risk for this reaction and virtually eliminate HSR. If the HLA-*B5701 test is positive, this means that you will likely have the HSR if you start taking abacavir, and an allergy to it should be entered in your medical record even if you have never taken abacavir in the past. If you start abacavir without having the HLA-B*5701 test done, you should be monitored closely the first 6 weeks or so (HSR occurs usually within the first 6 weeks). If you develop the HSR reaction, treatment with abacavir will be stopped and you can never take abacavir or any other product containing abacavir, such as Epzicom or Trizivir, again (called "re-challenging"). Re-challenging can cause a rare life-threatening reaction. (This does not apply to missed doses when there's no HSR, but watch for symptoms if you've stopped the drug for at least a few days). Symptoms of HSR usually worsen, very slowly, with every dose. People who think they are experiencing HSR must be evaluated by an experienced HIV provider right away before they stop taking abacavir. Symptoms resolve quickly (24-48 hours) after permanent discontinuation. Symptoms usually, but not always, include some combination of fever; muscle ache; malaise (general ill feeling); severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain; severe tiredness; respiratory symptoms (cough, difficulty breathing, and sore throat); and possible rash. Symptoms are listed on the patient information sheet and warning card that you receive each time you fill your prescription. You should keep the warning card with you. HSR might be confused with flu during flu season, but remember that HSR worsens with every dose. Check with your doctor if you have any side effects after taking this medicine -- don't just stop! See "More information." More common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, fever, rash, trouble sleeping, unusual dreams, and anorexia (loss of appetite). Some observational studies seemed to indicate that abacavir may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, in people with greater risk factors (such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and drug use). One possible explanation was found -- people with kidney problems were put on abacavir in order to avoid Viread (tenofovir), which has potential for kidney toxicity and those people already had a strong risk for heart problems. The FDA conducted an analysis of 26 randomized clinical trials that evaluated abacavir. This analysis did not show an increased risk of heart attacks associated with the use of abacavir. Last year, DHHS HIV treatment guidelines added the statement, "to date, no consensus has been reached either on the association of [abacavir] use with MI [myocardial infarction, or heart attack] risk or a possible mechanism for the association." People who have high risk for heart disease are monitored more closely and the decision to stop or never start a regimen containing abacavir is up to you and your provider. See chart for potential drug class side effects.
Potential drug interactions: Do not take with Epzicom or Trizivir, since abacavir is already in these medications. Excessive alcohol increases abacavir levels and may increase side effects.
More information: The manufacturer recommends that people with symptoms of acute respiratory disease consider HSR even if another diagnosis such as pneumonia, bronchitis, or flu is possible. Do not use a skin patch test to confirm HSR. Dose adjustment is needed in people with mild liver disease and the oral solution will need to be used in these patients. There are no data in people with moderate/severe liver disease and therefore it should not be used in those individuals. See package insert for more complete information on potential side effects and interactions.
Doctor's Comments
Ziagen is a well-tolerated drug that is typically combined with 3TC (see Epzicom), or less commonly with 3TC and AZT (see Trizivir). While it has few side effects, it can cause a potentially dangerous hypersensitivity reaction (HSR) in some people. Fortunately, we now have a blood test, HLA B*5701, that accurately predicts who will develop this reaction and who won't. The test should always be ordered before starting abacavir, and people with a positive test should never take abacavir in any of its forms (Ziagen, Epzicom, or Trizivir). There is controversial evidence linking abacavir with an increased risk of heart attack. This evidence comes from several large observational studies, but the association hasn't been seen in several other large studies, and no one knows what the mechanism of the association would be. Experts disagree on whether abacavir increases cardiac risk or not, but most agree that until we know for sure, it's best to avoid the drug in people with coronary heart disease or multiple risk factors for heart disease. The comparison of Ziagen and Viread for initial therapy is discussed under Epzicom and Truvada.
-- Joel Gallant, M.D., M.P.H.
Activist's Comments
Starting out as a popular once-daily drug, Ziagen has also fallen out of favor. Like so many pop singers and boy bands in the music industry, this drug came out with much fanfare, and ended up in the doghouse. A potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction was reported, as well as several clinical trials identifying abacavir as possibly increasing the risk of cardiac events for some people. With all of these limitations and potentially dangerous possibilities, this drug is usually passed over for far less worrisome options.
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Genetic testing has developed enough so that doctors can often pinpoint missing or defective genes. The type of genetic test needed to make a specific diagnosis depends on the particular illness that a doctor suspects.
Many different types of body fluids and tissues can be used in genetic testing. For deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) screening, only a very tiny bit of blood, skin, bone, or other tissue is needed.
For genetic testing before birth, pregnant women may decide to undergo amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling. There is also a blood test available to women to screen for some disorders. If this screening test finds a possible problem, amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling may be recommended.
Amniocentesis is a test usually performed between weeks 15 and 20 of a woman's pregnancy. The doctor inserts a hollow needle into the woman's abdomen to remove a small amount of amniotic fluid from around the developing fetus. This fluid can be tested to check for genetic problems and to determine the sex of the child. When there's risk of premature birth, amniocentesis may be done to see how far the baby's lungs have matured. Amniocentesis carries a slight risk of inducing a miscarriage.
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is usually performed between the 10th and 12th weeks of pregnancy. The doctor removes a small piece of the placenta to check for genetic problems in the fetus. Because chorionic villus sampling is an invasive test, there's a small risk that it can induce a miscarriage.
A doctor may recommend genetic counseling or testing for any of the following reasons:
Although advances in genetic testing have improved doctors' ability to diagnose and treat certain illnesses, there are still some limits. Genetic tests can identify a particular problem gene, but can't always predict how severely that gene will affect the person who carries it. In cystic fibrosis, for example, finding a problem gene on chromosome number 7 can't necessarily predict whether a child will have serious lung problems or milder respiratory symptoms.
Also, simply having problem genes is only half the story because many illnesses develop from a mix of high-risk genes and environmental factors. Knowing that you carry high-risk genes may actually be an advantage if it gives you the chance to modify your lifestyle to avoid becoming sick.
As research continues, genes are being identified that put people at risk for illnesses like cancer, heart disease, psychiatric disorders, and many other medical problems. The hope is that someday it will be possible to develop specific types of gene therapy to totally prevent some diseases and illnesses.
Gene therapy is already being studied as a possible way to treat conditions like cystic fibrosis, cancer, and ADA deficiency (an immune deficiency), sickle cell disease, hemophilia, and thalassemia. However, severe complications have occurred in some patients receiving gene therapy, so current research with gene therapy is very carefully controlled.
Although genetic treatments for some conditions may be a long way off, there is still great hope that many more genetic cures will be found. The Human Genome Project, which was completed in 2003, identified and mapped out all of the genes (about 25,000) carried in our human chromosomes. The map is just the start, but it's a very hopeful beginning.


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James Franco is checking back in to "General Hospital."
The "Pineapple Express" and "Spider-Man" actor who guest-starred last fall on ABC's soap opera will return in the role of a bad-boy performance artist — who happens to be named Franco.
The executive producer of "General Hospital," Jill Farren Phelps, said in a statement Tuesday that Franco was coming to Port Charles to take care of "unfinished business."
Franco's first "General Hospital" episode will air June 30. He's also appearing this summer in the movie "Eat Pray Love," starring Julia Roberts.
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"We aren't surprised when there are drunks at a bar," she said. "Why are we surprised to find pedophiles near children?"
Reports of sexual abuse at prep schools reflect growing awareness
Last summer, a graduate of the Landmark School in Beverly demanded that the school investigate past abuse allegations, asking a counselor at the school "Do you want to be Paterno?"
In January, the Brooks School in North Andover disclosed that the former headmaster had an improper relationship with a student.
Two weeks ago, Deerfield Academy in Western Massachusetts announced that a former faculty member had admitted to sexual contact with a student in the 1980s and urged any other victims to come forward.
The series of startling revelations, which has embroiled the schools in controversy and put them under unfamiliar scrutiny, exposes the hidden neglect of past decades and the cost of placing reputation and prestige over the well-being of children, abuse specialists say.
But the recent reports also reflect a growing awareness of child sexual abuse, particularly in the aftermath of the high-profile scandal at Penn State University, and the fading stigma surrounding sexual crimes.
"More allegations are coming to light in every setting, and survivors are drawing inspiration and courage from them," said Jetta Bernier, executive director of Massachusetts Citizens for Children, a leading children's advocacy group. "Society is beginning to understand these cases are happening with far-too-frequent regularity."
Schools are also handling allegations with greater urgency and openness, say those who work with abuse victims. The Brooks School, for instance, disclosed the improper relationship in an e-mail to alumni and parents, describing former headmaster Lawrence Becker's conduct as "objectionable, manipulative, and an abuse of his position."
Brooks officials also acknowledged that the head of the board of trustees at the time, former presidential candidate Steve Forbes, did not involve authorities when the relationship came to light.
At Deerfield, the most recent case, the school disclosed the sexual contact on its website.
Both schools urged any abuse victims to contact them.
"We will make every effort to ensure the confidentiality of any information, and we are offering professional counseling if needed," officials at Deerfield Academy wrote.
Brooks and Deerfield officials declined to comment for this report.
Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan said detectives in his office would help any former Deerfield students wishing to report inappropriate contact.
That approach, while probably motivated by fears of legal liability and public criticism, has encouraged victims to break their silence, often after decades, specialists say. As more victims come forward, more are spurred to do the same.
"Many come to feel that they have a responsibility to speak out," said Suzin Bartley, executive director of the Children's Trust Fund, a statewide group that works to prevent child abuse. "Because if you don't speak out, this individual may very well continue to abuse other children."
Many victims do not come to terms with their abuse until years later, Bartley said.
In addition to the high-profile allegations at three prep schools in Massachusetts, abuse claims have emerged at two well-known independent schools in New York. Last year, allegations came to light at Horace Mann School. In December, a venerable private school in Brooklyn, Poly Prep Country Day School, settled a lawsuit contending that the school had for years ignored reports of abuse at the hands of a winning football coach.
Bartley, whose organization has just released a new manual for required reporters of sex abuse in Massachusetts, said the succession of abuse reports at prep schools should not be surprising.
"We aren't surprised when there are drunks at a bar," she said. "Why are we surprised to find pedophiles near children?"
Bartley calls for training those who work with children to recognize signs of abuse and establishing strict codes of conduct that discourage adults from being alone with children.
"It's about limiting their access, period," she said.
Myra McGovern, a spokeswoman for the National Association of Independent Schools, said that outrage over the Penn State child abuse scandal has raised awareness to an unprecedented degree. She believes that has led more victims to recall past abuse.
"Even a few years ago, it wouldn't be discussed so openly," McGovern said. "Whenever there are big stories of abuse allegations, it makes survivors think about their own history."
Since Penn State, private schools have adopted a range of new training and policies aimed at preventing abuse, she said.
McGovern cited Brooks and Deerfield as examples of how schools have become more forthcoming, pointing out that both schools contacted alumni and conducted investigations after learning of the reports.
"It's a very different time," she said. "Schools are taking a much more proactive approach. That willingness to reach out is much more prevalent today."
David Finkelhor, a leading specialist on child sexual abuse who directs the Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire, said child sexual abuse cases have declined by more than 60 percent over the past two decades.
The decline reflects growing public awareness, more vigorous prosecution of offenders, and improved treatment of abuse victims, he said.
At the same time, past incidents at prep schools might be surfacing because of publicity around these types of cases, he said.
"Victims may feel like they are less likely to be attacked and doubted," he said.
Bernier said that while schools that reach out to past victims deserve credit, few are doing all they can to prevent future abuse.
"You really need some enlightened leaders to say not only are we going to address the past, but also put in place comprehensive reforms so that this never happens again," she said. "They are missing the opportunity."
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Democrats Claim Medicaid Decision Political (Feb 04, 2013)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Democratic leaders in the Oklahoma Legislature say politics is behind Gov. Mary Fallin's decision not to expand the state's Medicaid program.
The state has rejected President Barack Obama's proposal to expand Medicaid for low-income residents who do not have private health insurance. During her State of the State remarks Monday, Fallin said a plan to expand the Medicaid program is ``unaffordable.''
But Rep. Jerry McPeak of Warner, chairman of the House Democratic caucus, says Fallin's decision was political and that politics should not play a role in the issue.
Sen. Sean Burrage of Claremore, the Senate's Democratic leader, says he believes there needs to be more public awareness. Burrage says many of the roughly 200,000 uninsured low-income Oklahomans who would benefit from the expansion are not aware of the issue.
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RAFAEL Benitez has stressed the need for Chelsea to find a rapid cure for their homesickness before Arsenal arrive at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Chelsea have managed just one win at home since Benitez took interim charge and Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Southampton followed defeats to QPR and Swansea.
Benitez insisted he is not worried about anxiety creeping into his side when they play at home, despite the fact they threw away a two-goal lead in midweek.
"We cannot be happy drawing at home. The next game has to be totally different," Benitez said.
"We have to think how we can improve on the next one. It is analysing and trying to coach the players in the right way.
"We know the problems we have when other teams are well organised."
Chelsea eventually broke Southampton down on Wednesday but failed to kill the game off, and the Saints hit back to claim a point.
"At 2-0 up it is a question of experience and managing the game," Benitez said.
"Our defence as a unit, especially when we are a winning, has to improve."
Arsenal are unlikely to be as rigid in their structures as Southampton, who packed the midfield and made it hard for Chelsea to break them down.
Arsene Wenger's side play a more attacking style of football and tend not to be afraid to take the game to their opponents.
Blues striker Demba Ba suggested a more open approach from Arsenal could actually help Chelsea.
"It's different when teams come here, they just want to defend and don't want to lose," Ba said.
"When we go away, they always look to take their chances and they think they can win at home.
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Despite that, everyone has been alright because of their willingness to work hard. My Dad worked for quite a few years assembling dishwashers. We did not even own a dishwasher until many years after he stopped doing that job. To make ends meet, he worked as a barber on Saturdays, having attended vocational school after he mustered out of the Navy. It was while he was attending barber school at the old Utah Technical College that he watched the news of President Kennedy's assassination while having lunch at Bill & Nada's. Over the years of our growing up, he did a lot of odd jobs on weekends and in the evenings. Even though he is retired now, he won't let me pay for lunch, supper, or even a cup of coffee.
As one might expect, this year's USCCB Labor Day message, The Value of Work; The Dignity of the Human Person, draws heavily on the Holy Father's encyclical, Caritatis in Veritate:
"As we seek to rebuild our economy, produce a better health care system, and improve the immigration system, we are presented with unique opportunities to advance the common good. Pope Benedict's new encyclical insists that the ethical dimensions of economic life begin with protecting the life and dignity of all, respect for work and the rights of workers, and a genuine commitment to the common good. As the Holy Father points out: 'it is a good that is sought not for its own sake, but for the people who belong to the social community and who can only really and effectively pursue their good within it. To desire the common good and strive towards it is a requirement of justice and charity' (emphasis in the original, #7).Let's not forget everything that has happened this past year. Let's also understand in a deeper way that society requires solidarity and makes us interdependent. We all have a responsibility to towards each other. After all, wasn't it Cain who asked whether he was his brother's keeper?
"On this Labor Day, let us remember those without work and without hope. Too often in our public discourse anger trumps wisdom, myth outweighs fact, and slogans replace solutions. We can work together and rebuild our economy on the moral principles and ethical values outlined by Pope Benedict in his new encyclical. This Labor Day, we should take a moment to pray for all workers and all those without work. We should also ask God's help in living out the Church's call to defend human life and dignity, to protect workers and their rights, and to stand with the poor and vulnerable in difficult economic times. In his new encyclical, Pope Benedict challenges and reassures us: 'As we contemplate the vast amount of work to be done, we are sustained by our faith that God is present alongside those who come together in his name to work for justice' (#78)."


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We have a 2 year old CAG called Louie, who was given to us because his first owner was female, and Louie would not take to her; this was when he was about 9 months old.
We already had a 16 year old Cockatiel called Broland, who is my Wifes other love.
Louie has become my best pal, is hand trained ( with me ) and has a vocabulary of about 100 words, he loves his Java Tree, and enjoys playfights with me ( says hey pacck it in ! ) loves throwing his toys onto the floor ( says `oops` ) and is generally a happy cheeky devil.
Unfortunately he has started to bully our Tiel, flying at him/forcing him off his favourite roosting places, so much that we never leave them unnattended out together, but now he waits untill we are not looking before making a move.
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3.68.010 Created.
There hereby is created a Formal Japanese Garden Commission for the City. The Commission shall consist of the Mayor, the Commissioner In Charge of the Bureau of Parks, the President of the Japan Society of Oregon, the President of the Japanese Ancestral Society, the Japanese Consul, and 12 persons appointed by the Mayor. All appointments shall be by the Mayor for 3-year terms, provided, when an interim vacancy occurs the appointment shall be to fill the unexpired term of the position vacated. All members shall serve without compensation.


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3 Black-Owned Natural Hair And Beauty Brands That You Should Know
With the emergence of the natural hair movement and the infiltration of black beauty icons in mainstream media, came the proliferation of black-owned business with a purpose. Ones that used all natural ingredients, employed each other and sought to create solutions to their own beauty conundrums, and, in the process founded businesses. Such acts are worth celebrating and supporting.


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MLB Season in Review: Cincinnati Reds Pitchers
By R.J Anderson //
Biggest Surprise & 2011 Keeper Alert: Mike Leake
Jumping straight from college to the major leagues is something special and rare. Leake did it and did it about as well as anyone could reasonably expect. Twenty-two starts (and two bullpen appearances late in the year) held Leake's innings total under 150. But a strong groundball tendency (over 50%) produced a solid 4.23 ERA. A little more control could help (3.19 walks per nine), though, given his pedestrian strikeout rate (5.92 per nine),
Biggest Bust: Aaron Harang
A really ugly season. Harang didn't reach 150+ innings for the first time since joining the Reds. He also finished with an ERA over 4.50 for the second time in three years. His strikeout rate dropped, his walk rate increased, and his home run issues remained. He was one of the most underrated pitchers for a stretch between 2005 and 2007. Nowadays he's an average starting pitcher at his best, and a mess at his worst.
2011 Regression Alert: Homer Bailey
Bailey pitched a lot better than his 4-3 record and 4.59 ERA might suggest. He showed an improvement in his strikeout-to-walk ratio, with his K rate spiking to a near-elite 8.26 K/9 IP. Look for positive regression in his fantasy stats in the near future; he's a 2011 breakout candidate.
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I'd like to strongly and respectfully disagree on Mike Leake. Stats can be used to skew actuality; but I'd bet that based on what my eyes saw (I watch the Reds every night) he'll have a subpar career trending downward from here. He will get more opportunity than most guys based on that decent first half he had. But the guy has stuff that lights up and says 'hit me'.
He doesn't have a place on this team with Volquez, Cueto, Bailey, Chapman, Arroyo, etc.
People are going to think Mike Leake is a player for 5 seasons and they're going to wait to see Greg Maddux II and it will never come. The guy is destined for mediocrity. I have no clue why he was a first round pick; I've scouted baseball all of my life. His stuff doesn't warrant it.


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The company will feature Michael Chernus (Obie Award winner for In the Wake) as Sam, Tracee Chimo (Lortel Award winner for Bad Jews, 2ST Uptown's Bachelorette) as Chloe, America Ferrera (Emmy Award winner for "Ugly Betty") as Sally and Austin Lysy (2ST's The Water's Edge) as John.
Lips Together, Teeth Apart Stars America Ferrera, Michael Chernus, Tracee Chimo and Austin Lysy Meet the Press
Returning to New York City for the first time in 23 years, Lips Together, Teeth Apart will be directed by Peter DuBois (2ST's Trust, All New People and Becky Shaw) and begin performances Oct. 7, prior to an official opening Nov. 5.
Here's how it's billed: "It's the 4th of July on Fire Island where a brother and sister and their spouses are spending the quintessential American summer weekend in an unfamiliar setting. As their season in the sun unfolds, the two couples do their best to enjoy themselves despite their prejudices and insecurities. The grill is fired up, the drinks are cold and the pool is open but no one is going in. Terrence McNally's trenchant comedy receives its first New York revival in 23 years under the direction of Peter DuBois."
Subscriptions are currently available through 2ST.com or by calling the box office at (212) 246-4422. Second Stage is currently celebrating its 35th anniversary season.
All performances are staged at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre at 305 West 43rd Street (just west of Eighth Avenue).


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|Human Anatomy and Lab
|This course focuses on the study of the structures of the human body in an integrated lecture/lab setting. The course approaches anatomy from both the microscopic and macroscopic perspectives and includes developmental and comparative aspects of each organ system. A human cadaver is used in the lab. BIOL 103 does not fulfill biology major requirements. Offered Fall semester.
|Human Physiology and Lab
|The mechanisms of human biological function are the basis of this course in an integrated lecture/lab class. Normal processes within cells, organs, and systems form the foundation for understanding disease and subsequent medical treatment. The study of physiology requires some familiarity with the basic concepts of chemistry. BIOL 104 does not fulfill biology major requirements. Prerequisite: BIOL 103 or instructors' permission. Offered Spring semester.
|Environmental Biology, LE
|This course takes an integrated approach to understanding biological and ecological processes, natural resources, and urban and wild environments. Topics include resource management, sustainability and public policy, as well as an exploration of personal choices that influence the environment. Fieldwork and service-learning projects are an integral part of the course. Learning goals that will be emphasized in this course include the development of critical and analytical thinking skills, as well as social responsibility and ethical awareness.
|Clinical Microbiology and Lab
|This course is designed for pre-nursing and allied health majors and does not count toward the biology major or minor. The techniques and principles of microbiology, especially as they relate to human disease, are examined in this course.
|Human Genetics, LE
|This course is an exploration of the principles of inheritance and an introduction to the molecular biology that underlie them. The class focuses on classical genetics and molecular techniques as they relate to human biology, disease, evolution, and society. Lab exercises, data analysis and case studies will be integrated throughout to familiarize students with the process and methods of science and to develop critical and analytical thinking skills.
|Organisms and Evolution
|In this course, students will be exposed to the process and pattern of evolution, as it applies to animal and plant communities. An evolutionary perspective will be taken throughout, as the course underscores how the environment and biological laws shape the adaptations in diverse animal and plant groups. Classification and phylogenetics will highlight the functional and structural relationships among living organisms. Students will also explore the relationships between humans and biological diversity. Students will apply the scientific method through experimental design as well as data analysis and interpretation as it relates to the diversity of life on Earth.
|Introduction to Ecology
|This course covers evolutionary biology and ecology, with the goal of exposing you to a broad range of topics and ideas in both disciplines and as an integrated whole. We will examine how organisms interact with their environment at the individual, population, and community levels, while also looking at the current state of many important ecosystems on Earth. Additionally, we will explore the mechanisms of evolution that have resulted in the diversity of life on Earth. This course is designed to help you develop skills of science, including observation, written and oral communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving, in a collaborative environment. Pre- or co-requisite: MATH 240.
|Principles of Genetics
|Genetics, the study of inheritance, relates to all aspects of Biology since all living organisms must possess, maintain, and pass on their genetic material. Traditionally this discipline is separated into classical concepts (e.g. Mendelian) and modern concepts (e.g. Molecular). However, this division is historical and unnecessary. Our course will intentionally meld these components to build an authentic understanding of the current field. Also, since genetics is the basis of variation in biology and a source of modern technology, social issues involving diversity and bioethics are interwoven to enhance the understanding of the application of this science. Prerequisites: CHEM 112.
|Introduction to Cell Biology
|This course is an introduction to molecular and cellular biology in an integrated lecture, discussion, and lab format. Course topics include the basic synthesis, structure and processing of biological molecules, enzyme function, cellular structure, signaling, as well as cell types and differentiation. In lab, you will also learn to perform basic cell and molecular biology lab techniques, such as micro-scale measurement, microscopy, and sterile technique and learn to design experiments to test hypotheses, and collect and analyze data to test their hypotheses. Prerequisites: CHEM 112.
|Invertebrate Biology and Lab
|A systematic examination of all invertebrates and their classification. Structural characteristics, life cycles, and evolutionary relationships will be examined in the course. Prerequisites: BIOL 202, 203 (pre-2011: BIOL 105, 106).
|Special Topics
|Offered on demand during May term or in the Fall or Spring semesters. Covers special topics normally not offered in the regular biology curriculum. A maximum of four hours of BIOL 300 may be used toward the biology major or minor. Prerequisites: usually BIOL 202, 203, 204, 205 (pre-2011: BIOL 105, 106) but may differ by offering.
|Comparative Anatomy and Lab
|An integrated lecture/lab covering the anatomic relationships of all chordates. It includes aspects of embryology and evolution as they pertain to chordates. Lamprey, shark, cat, and human anatomy are emphasized. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisites: BIOL 202, 203, 205 (pre-2011: BIOL 105, 106); CHEM 111, 112.
|Microbiology and Lab
|An introduction to general and medical microbiology. Topics will include the fields of bacteriology, virology, and mycology. Special attention will be given to human pathogens and their host-parasite relationships. Immunological and other host defense systems will also be introduced in the course. Historical developments and investigators will be discussed. The laboratory portion of the course will include a research project. Prerequisites: BIOL 204, 205; CHEM 111, 112.
|Developmental Biology and Lab
|This course is a study of animal development including an introduction to the mechanisms of cell differentiation, division, embryonic patterning and organ development. Genetic control over the process of development will be examined with emphasis on signal transduction pathways, gene regulation. Errors in developmental regulation and an analysis of the evolution of development are also included in the course. Experimental methods and model systems are introduced in the course and we will use primary literature throughout. The laboratory will include research projects that are designed and carried out by the students. Prerequisites: BIOL 202, 204, 205 (pre-2011: BIOL 105, 106, 331); CHEM 111, 112. CHEM 303 is recommended.
|Aquatic Biology and Lab
|Principles of marine and fresh water ecology are studied including taxonomic and fieldwork procedures. Prerequisite: BIOL 202, 203 (pre-2011: BIOL 105, 106); CHEM 111, 112. Background in physics is recommended.
|Comparative Physiology and Lab
|The general physiological processes in major groups of animals will be addressed. From the most primitive to the most complex, the physiology of animals will be studied through evolutionary and embryological approaches. Integrated lecture/lab. Pre- or co-requisites: BIOL 202, 203, 205 (pre-2011: BIOL 105, 106), CHEM 111, 112.
|Plant Biology and Lab
|This is a course that deals with the biology of plants. As a survey type course, it proceeds from the microscopic cell level to the structure and function of higher plant organ systems. The evolution of diversity and classification within the plant kingdom will be covered. Ecological and soil water relationships will be discussed. Weekly lab experiences will deal with the microscopic organization of plant bodies, identification of plants, local field trips, and some practical horticulture and greenhouse experience. A functional knowledge of basic cell biology as well as lab and microscope skills will be needed. Prerequisites: BIOL 202, 203, 205 (pre-2011: BIOL 105, 106); CHEM 111.
|Astrobiology and Lab
|Astrobiology is the interdisciplinary study of the origin of life on Earth and the search for life beyond our planet. Drawing on current research in disparate fields, such as planetary science and biochemistry, students will use Utah's unique environmental features as a backdrop for engaging in discussions about conditions that push the limits of life. Students will explore topics such as life in extreme environments, life in space, and the molecular origin of life. They will participate in field trips and lab work, as well as read current primary literature in the field. Prerequisite: BIOL 203, 204 (pre-2011: BIOL 105).
|Principles of Paleontology
|This course introduces the organisms that compose the fossil record as well as the methods that paleontologists use to reconstruct the life of the past. Topics include modes of preservation, classification and the species problem, biases of the fossil record, phylogenetic reconstructions, functional morphology, paleoecology, morphometric analyses, evolutionary developmental biology, evolutionary trends, and critical intervals in the history of life. Same as ESS 315.
|History of Life on Earth
|This course examines a number of fundamental questions about the history of this planet's biosphere. Questions include: how has the earth changed as an abode for life over the course of geologic time? How has life on earth changed over geologic time? Have there been significant interrelations between changes in the earth and changes in its biota? How can we scientifically study unique and unrepeatable events? Answers to these questions will give students a better understanding of not only the nature and history of our planet, but also of the methods used by scientists to study events in the deep past. Same as ESS 321.
|Environmental Science and Lab
|This interdisciplinary course will take an integrated approach to environmental processes and problems by drawing upon concepts from chemistry, ecology, microbiology, geology, and hydrology. Students will gain an understanding of the chemical, physical, and biological factors that control the cycling of elements, nutrients, pollutants, and energy in the biosphere (atmosphere, surface waters, ocean, soils, and sediments), and how anthropogenic activities have altered these cycles. Field and lab research methods will be covered, as will data collection and statistical analysis related to a range of topics in environmental sciences. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or higher; CHEM 111, 112.
|Biochemistry and Lab
|A study of the chemistry of living organisms. Begins with a review of basic biology and organic chemistry as it applies to the biological systems, the structure and function of the cell, water and its importance in the biological system and energy considerations. Detailed discussions of protein chemistry, enzymology, carbohydrate structure, cellular metabolism, and lipid chemistry. Prerequisites: BIOL 205 (pre-2011: BIOL 105); CHEM 304. BIOL 204 is recommended. Same as CHEM 350.
|Scientific Computing
|An introduction to programming techniques that apply to a wide range of scientific disciplines. Topics include basic programming principles, equation solving, and model simulation. Prerequisites: PHYS 211, or both PHYS 151 and MATH 201 or equivalent. Students who have completed CMPT 201 may not take this course without instructor's approval. Same as CHEM 370 and PHYS 370.
|Undergraduate Teaching
|For teaching assistants in the biology classes. Practical experience in teaching and grading undergraduate biology courses. A maximum of two credit hours of BIOL 387 may be applied toward the major or minor. Prerequisite: consent of program chair and instructor.
|Advanced Topics in Biology
|Topical courses that are not currently a part of the regular curriculum. For junior and senior biology majors only.
|Directed Studies
|A student-initiated in-house study of some biological topic or project. A maximum of four credit hours of BIOL 401 can be credited toward the Biology major or minor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and school dean.
|Immunology and Lab
|An introduction to the complex interaction of cellular signals and events that constitute the human immune response. Humoral and cellular mechanisms of immunity, histocompatibility, hypersensitivities, cytokine signaling, and the complement system will be examined in some detail. The laboratory will introduce the elemental methods of immunology and the immunological diagnosis of diseases. Prerequisites: BIOL 204, 205 (pre-2011: BIOL 105, 106, 331); CHEM 111, 112, 303. BIOL 303 is recommended.
|Cellular Neuroscience and Lab
|The focus of this course is molecular and cellular neurobiology, including neuronal differentiation, cell structure, function, and connectivity. We will focus on how neurons are made, communicate, and are connected into circuits. Model systems used to study neuroscience will be introduced and we will use primary literature throughout. The laboratory will include research projects that are designed and carried out by the students. Prerequisites: BIOL 204, 205 (pre-2011: BIOL 105, 106, 331); CHEM 111, 112, 303.
|Ecology and Lab
|A discussion of the basic principals of plant and animal ecology and the processes that maintain the structure and function of ecosystems. The course examines connections between ecology and some pressing environmental problems, and includes ecological phenomena that require background understanding of chemical and physical processes. Class and lab projects involve reading of primary literature, experimental design, data analysis, and independent research. This is a senior level course that builds on other course information and skills. Prerequisites: BIOL 202, 203 (pre-2011: BIOL 105, 106); CHEM 112; MATH 240.
|Cell Biology and Lab
|An exploration of cell structure and function with a molecular focus, including an in-depth discussion of gene expression, the cell cycle, signaling mechanisms and neoplasia. The integrated laboratory emphasizes current techniques in molecular biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 204, 205 (pre-2011: BIOL 105, 106, 331);
|Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
|This seminar style course examines current research at the intersection of psychology and neurobiology. A variety of topics (e.g., learning and memory, addiction) are explored across multiple levels of analysis, including molecular genetics, neurobiology, animal behavior, and human neuroimaging. Students are expected to propose novel research incorporating interdisciplinary methodology. Prerequisites: BIOL 204 (pre-2011: BIOL 105); PSYC 205, 390, or instructor permission.
|Senior Seminar
|This course is designed as a senior level capstone in the Biology curriculum. Students will develop a sense of significance of communication of data in fields of science. They will learn how to use the current databases, journals, and Internet to access scientific literature. They will also build a proficiency in writing and communication skills with regards to sharing scientific information.
|Undergraduate Research
|Students undertake a portion of a research project and learn all aspects of scientific inquiry. One credit hour equates to three hours per week in the laboratory. This course may be taken one credit at a time. Permission of a faculty mentor is required.
|Offers students the opportunity to integrate classroom knowledge with practical experience. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing (for transfer students, at least 15 hours completed at Westminster), minimum 2.5 GPA, and consent of program director and Career Center internship coordinator. A maximum of 4 hours of BIOL 440 may be applied toward the major or minor.


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